Over on
Metacritic, the game has
received more than 700 negative reviews already. Of the 915 total user ratings, only about 165 are positive. Multiple negative
reviews point to the inclusion of politics and DEI in Dragon Age: The Veilguard. For context, the game features instances of characters speaking out against misgendering.
The character designs have also attracted plenty of criticism. Other reviews point to poor dialogue, weak narrative writing, and a subpar combat system. All combined, these critics have led to a major divide between the critics and the players.
